Berlin officials are considering rules changes after complaints from residents about people using Stephen Decatur Park for business-related purposes.

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In response to complaints about people using local parks for business related purposes, Berlin officials are considering revisions to the section of the code that addresses municipal parks.

An ordinance discussed Oct. 28, which is expected to be formally introduced next month, clearly states that no use of the parks for any activity in which money is exchanged will be permitted except with the permission of the mayor and council.

"That language clarifies the intent," said Mary Bohlen, the town's deputy town administrator. She said she'd received complaints from residents about people ...